JEROBOAM: 1. First king of Israel after the revolt. Promoted by Solomon, 1 Kin. 11:28. Ahijah's prophecy concerning, 1 Kin. 11:29-39; 14:5-16. Flees to Egypt to escape from Solomon, 1 Kin. 11:26-40. Recalled from Egypt by the ten tribes on account of the defection from Rehoboam, and made king, 1 Kin. 12:1-20; 2 Chr. 10:12-19. Subverts the religion of Moses, 1 Kin. 12:25-33; 13:33,34; 14:9,16; 16:2,26,31; 2 Chr. 11:14; 13:8,9. Hand of, paralyzed, 1 Kin. 13:1-10. His wife sent to consult the prophet Ahijah concerning her child, 1 Kin. 14:1-18. His wars with Rehoboam, 1 Kin. 14:19,30; 15:6; 2 Chr. 11:1-4. His war with Abijah, 1 Kin. 15:7; 2 Chr. 13. Death of, 1 Kin. 14:20; 2 Chr. 13:20. 2. King of Israel. Successor to Jehoash, 2 Kin. 14:16,23. Makes conquest of Hamath and Damascus, 2 Kin. 14:25-28. Wicked reign of, 2 Kin. 14:24. Prophecies concerning, Amos 7:7-13. Death of, 2 Kin. 14:29. Genealogies written during his reign, 1 Chr. 5:17.